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Comparison of two rapid biochemical tests and four chromogenic selective media for detection of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria.

Hinic, Vladimira; Amrein, Ivo; Stammler, Sabrina; Heckendorn, Judith; Meinel, Dominik; Frei, Reno; Egli, Adrian.

J Microbiol Methods ; 135: 66-68, 2017 04.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28131671

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We evaluated RAPIDEC® CARBA NP, Neo-Rapid CARB, chromID® CARBA SMART (CARB/OXA), Brilliance™ CRE/ESBL, ChromArt CRE and BBL™ CHROMagar™ CPE for the detection of carbapenemase-producing bacteria. The analytical sensitivity of RAPIDEC® CARBA NP was better than that of Neo-Rapid CARB. A combination of carbapenemase and ESBL screening plates could be advantageous.

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Bacterial Proteins/analysis , Bacteriological Techniques/instrumentation , Bacteriological Techniques/methods , Gram-Negative Bacteria/enzymology , Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections/diagnosis , beta-Lactamases/analysis , Chromogenic Compounds , Colorimetry/methods , Culture Media/chemistry , Gram-Negative Bacteria/classification , Gram-Negative Bacteria/growth & development , Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections/microbiology , Humans , Reagent Kits, Diagnostic , Sensitivity and Specificity , Time Factors

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